*SEI-certified equestrian helmets are highly recommended for all participants,
and required for those under 18 years old. 

 

    You can pay for any of these clinics at our on-line store

             

You can register by:

                                  online store ,e-mail, postal mail, or by phone.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register

                    SPECTATORS WELCOME FOR ALL CLINICS

                      You do not need a mule or donkey

just come on out and watch the fun!

If you are wanting to start 2008

communicating correctly with

your mule or donkey then

come and spend one day or one month at

Queen Valley Mule Ranch.

Here is your chance to learn how to be

safe and enjoy your mule and donkey

and enjoy Arizona's great winters.

Contact

Queen Valley Mule Ranch

Steve@muleranch.com or 602-999-MULE (6853)

Mule Training  Programs will be held at

Queen Valley Mule Ranch        

We have programs that are open

to mules and donkeys and their owners. 

You are welcome to come even if you do not

own a mule or donkey.

October 8th 2007 To April 30 2008

Public visitation by appointment only.

We do not do tours

               

Announcing Steve Edwards' 2008 clinic tour

Western Heritage Day.

January 26th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

  

Hey Kansas, The Mule Man

is coming your way!

Steve Edwards will teach

Communication with Mules and Donkeys

 

The 11th annual EquiFest of Kansas will be held February 29, March 1st and 2nd, 2008

at the Kansas Coliseum, Wichita.

  Click here for info on EquiFest  Click here for clinics

CENTRAL MINNESOTA SPRING HORSEFEST


April 5th & 6th, 2008 at the St. Cloud Civic Center

Print Flyer


www.centralmnhorsefest.com

contact us at: coati@mlecmn.net or (218) 678-4125.

 

April 19-20, 2008 Desert Flowers ride 

more  info    Click here Desert Flowers

To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration, register for clinic then click Product Overview, then click Clinic Registration Payment , then scroll down to your desired clinic

register for clinic

May 2, 3 & 4th, 2008

Horse Packing and Wilderness Skills Clinic

http://www.hdtrbch.org/

Les Hathorn - Clinic Chairman - (541) 882-6141
Betty Applebaker - Club President - (541) 798-5005

May 8-11, 2008

 Pleasure Park Farms, Missoula, Montana

 

May 8-9 Colt Foundation A.M. Problem Mules P.M.   Info. on clinics

 

May 10-11 Trail Riding with Confidence, 2 day clinic   Info. on clinic

 

Hosts: Terry and Roberta Brady

 

9800 Steppin’ High Lane, Missoula, Montana. 59804

 

bertabrady@aol.com  ( 406) 549- 4574

print poster     Corral and camping

 To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration, register for clinic then click Product Overview, then click Clinic Registration Payment , then scroll down to your desired clinic

register for clinic

 

May 16-18, 2008 Spokane Fair & Expo Center 

 www.ridethewest.net

Susan Rae susanrae@ridethewest.net (509) 466-9639 

Steves schedule

Friday 3:30 - 5 pm -  Indoor Arena"Why Does my Mule do That" 7:30 pm - Spirit of the West Show Packing Contest   Saturday 2:30 - 3:45pm - Indoor Arena "in the saddle" 5p - 6:15p - Indoor Round Pen - Ground Work   Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am - skills for advanced maneuvers - Outdoor arena 12:30  - 2pm - The Halter - Key  to your Mules Foundation - Ind. Round Pen 3:30 - Judging Trail Finals - Trail Course

 

 

 May 29-June 1, 2008

 DJ Bar Ranch, Belgrade, Montana 

 

May29 - 30   Colt Foundation A.M.  Problem mules P.M.     Info. on clinics

 

 May 31 -June 1  Trail Riding with Confidence, 2 day clinic    Info. on clinic

 

 

Host: Jehnet Carlson

 

5155 Round Mountain Rd., Belgrade, Montana

info@djbarranch.com     phone (406) 388-7463

print poster     Corral and camping

 

To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration register for clinic , then click Product Overview, then click Clinic Registration Payment , then scroll down to your desired clinic

register for clinic

    

June 26-29 

Northern Exposure Ranch, Plummer, Idaho 

 

June 26 - 27 Colt Foundation A.M.   Problem mules P.M. Info on clinics

 

June 28 - 29 Trail Riding with Confidence                  Info on clinic

 

Hosts: Steve & Adriane Meksch

 

19474 N. Silver LN., Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 

adriane.meksch.sxtv@statefarm.com  (208) 755-6375 or (208) 687-1427

print poster       Info on clinics          Corral and camping

To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration register for clinic , then click Product Overview, then click Clinic Registration Payment , then scroll down to your desired clinic

register for clinic

                        

July 3-6, 2008   

Peshastin, Washington

July 3 - 4 Colt Foundation A.M. Problem mules P.M. Info on clinics

 

July 5 - 6 Trail Riding with Confidence               Info on clinic

Host: Lainie Smithson


7101 Peshastin Creek Rd.
PO BOX 441
Peshastin, WA 98847

Smithsonranch@aol.com    (509) 548-1101        

print poster     Corral and camping

 

To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration   register for clinic , then click Product Overview, then click Clinic Registration Payment , then scroll down to your desired clinic

register for clinic

July 12 -13, 2008  

"WHY DOES MY MULE DO THAT?"

HOSTED BY:     Ron Denn   (612) 423-0562

Wright County Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN  

Camping available & Stalling Required.

 

 register for clinic   Corral and camping   print poster

 

 July 25 - August 25       Michigan--fishing with grand kids

 

 

August 29 - September 1, 2008

 Battle Creek, Michigan

Sept 1 - 2 Trail Riding with Confidence                    Info on clinic

Host: Rusty Herwarth


10741 L Drive N
Battle Creek, MI 49014-8408

269-962-9490 or 269-317-8981    

print poster     Corral and camping

 To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration   register for clinic , then click Product Overview, then Click Clinic Registration Payment , t hen Scroll down to your desired clinic register for clinic

September 13-14      North Carolina.

 

 

September 18-21   Spencer Family Ranch,

Morrow, Ohio

 

September 18 - 19   Colt Foundation A.M. Problem Mules P.M.   Info on clinics

 

September 20 - 21  Trail Riding with Confidence                  Info on clinic

 

Host: Mark Spencer

mildcountry@hotmail.com   cell 513-646-8294    office 513-899-9205       

Corral and camping     print poster

To register for this clinic click here Clinic Registration   register for clinic , then click Product Overview, then Click Clinic Registration Payment ,Then Scroll down to your desired clinic   register for clinic

October 4 -5 Kiowa, Colorado

 

October 4 - 5  Trail Riding with Confidence   Info on clinic

 

Host: Sandra Clayton

 7158 HWY 86, Kiowa, Colorado 80117

skclayton@att.net   (303)646-3595             

print poster    Corral and camping

 

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Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc.

The Mule Man may be coming to your state

Steve still has openings for a clinic in your state

Call him today for more information

602-999-MULE (6853)

steve@muleranch.com

                    2008 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Professional Mule and Donkey Trainer

 

 

NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROLL FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS 

 

Steve's training program has 4 apprentices each

month starting January 7, 2008 April 15 , 2008

 

Cost of the programs is $2500.00 per month.  Steve requires each apprentice

who desires to be a professional to have one riding mule and one colt to start. 

Steve will have other mules for each apprentice to train.  Each Apprentice will

have training programs 36 hours per week with weekends off. 

At the time of graduation each student will have completed average of 120 hours

of training in round pen thinking, ground foundation, basic health and care, basic

farrier and mule communication skills on the ground and in the saddle.

This program is also available for people who want to train as professionals for

driving and packing.

 
 

Hey Mule rider Would you like to host a clinic in your area? Its Fun and easy !!
Contact Steve Edwards 602-999-MULE (6853)

General Clinic Registration Information

NOTICE:  Clinics and other equine activities at Queen Valley Mule Ranch fall under Arizona Equine Activity Statute § 12 553

SEI-certified equestrian helmets are highly recommended for all participants, and required for those under 18 years old. 

NOTICE:  Equines brought in from outside of Arizona must have current certificate of health including Coggins test. Please see additional information at the Arizona Department of Agriculture—Office of the State Veterinarian web site at http://www.azda.gov/ASD/state_vet.htm

All riders and mules must be pre registered for clinics.  Steve Limits his saddle mule clinics to 10 mules and riders so he can give each one personal attention.

Spectators/Audits:  You are encouraged to let us know you are coming, ask questions, and have fun. Please pre-register; print and complete a Clinic Registration Form,  Liability Release  and Photography Release  then mail them, along with a 50% deposit (example: $25 deposit for 2 day Art of Communication clinic spectator/audit), to Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc., 1855 W. Running Deer, Queen Valley, AZ  85218.  Make checks payable to "Q.V.M.R.".  We will send you confirmation and a map how to get to the clinic. 

Participant Pre-registration:   Please print and complete the Clinic Registration Form, Liability Release and Photography Release; then mail them, along with a 50% deposit (example: $85 deposit for 2 day Art of Communication clinic), to Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc., 1855 W. Running Deer, Queen Valley, AZ  85219.  Make checks payable to "Q.V.M.R.".  We will send you confirmation and a map how to get to the clinic. 

For colt starting, problem mules: Steve works with colt starting and problem mules Thursday and Friday preceding his clinics. Please contact Steve for more information. 

Friday night symposiums, held before each clinic, are free to the public.  This is an opportunity to visit personally with Steve.  He will talk with all clinic participants so that he can gear the clinic to the needs of the mules and owners. Bring all your family and friends!

Cancellations: If you can not make it to the clinic you have registered for, you must contact us 15 days prior to the clinic for reimbursement.

Steve has COWBOY CHURCH at every clinic. If you sing or play we would like to invite you to be part of the service please contact Steve.

Want to know more about mules?
Would you like to learn how to be a muleskinner?  Would you like to learn how to better communicate with and understand
mules?  How about an apprenticeship?
Steve can help you one-on-one.  Schedule a session today!